About Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plant
Origin
United States, Central United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Astrophytum myriostigma
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Star Cactus
In German
Kies Eiche
Star Cactus
In French
Shingle Oak
Star Cactus
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Star Cactus
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Star Cactus
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Star Cactus
In Polish
gont Oak
Star Cactus
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Star Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Astrophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of Shingle Oak and Bishop's Cap Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
